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Botswana's Boko is right: any president who wants to remain in power for more than 10 years has failed
The truth, although unpalatable at times, shall set us free.When Botswana's President Duma Boko recently declared that any president who desires to hold on to power beyond ten years is "instan...Published: 5 mins ago | 4 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Jonny Oates demanded stern action against Mnangagwa's govt
The plight of incarcerated Zimbabwean journalist Blessed Mhlanga sparked fiery debate in Britain's House of Lords on Thursday, as Liberal Democrats peer Lord Jonny Oates demanded stern action against ...Published: 15 mins ago | 8 | by Staff reporter
South Africa reverses VAT increase that threatened ANC-DA coalition
Enoch Godongwana's decision came after the second-biggest party, the Democratic Alliance (DA), threatened to quit the government, warning a VAT hike would hurt the poor the most.Godongwana, a ...Published: 7 hrs ago | 232 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga, Mohadi tour ZITF stands
Vice Presidents Constantino Chiwenga and Kembo Mohadi yesterday visited the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF), commending both local and international exhibitors for their innovation and contri...Published: 7 hrs ago | 254 | by Staff reporter
Prophet T Freddy fails to appear in court again
Popular cleric Tapiwa Freddy, widely known as Prophet T Freddy, failed to appear at the Kadoma Magistrates Court on Wednesday in a protracted legal battle over a disputed land deal.Freddy, who...Published: 7 hrs ago | 151 | by Staff reporter
Tobacco crop under threat from fungal disease
Zimbabwe's tobacco farmers are facing a major crisis as a destructive fungal disease, Fusarium Wilt and Root Rot (FWRR), spreads across fields, threatening the country's lucrative tobacco industry....Published: 7 hrs ago | 43 | by Staff reporter
Supreme Court dismisses Zesa vandals' lengthy jail term appeal
Two brothers from the Midlands Province have been sentenced to a combined 93 years in prison after being convicted of vandalising ZESA Holdings infrastructure and stealing over 11,000 litres of transf...Published: 7 hrs ago | 67 | by Staff reporter
Zinara launches 'One Million Campaign'
The Zimbabwe National Road Administration (ZINARA) has launched an ambitious nationwide initiative, the 'One Million Campaign,' aimed at licensing one million vehicles by the end of 2025. This strateg...Published: 17 hrs ago | 239 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe airports see surge in passengers
The Airports Company of Zimbabwe (ACZ) has commended the surge in air traffic witnessed at the country's airports during the ongoing Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) 2025, describing it as a s...Published: 17 hrs ago | 301 | by Staff reporter
Daniel Chapo arrives in Bulawayo for ZITF opening
Mozambican President Daniel Chapo arrived in Bulawayo on Thursday evening ahead of the official opening of the 65th edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF), scheduled for Friday....Published: 17 hrs ago | 105 | by Staff reporter
Nigerian man in court over forged Zimbabwe spousal permits
A 52-year-old Nigerian national, Kelechi Godwin, has appeared before the Bulawayo Magistrates' Court facing four counts of fraud after allegedly forging spousal documents to obtain Zimbabwean residenc...Published: 17 hrs ago | 148 | by Staff reporter
Businesswoman murdered in suspected ritual killing
A chilling case of suspected ritual murder has rocked the town of Kadoma after a local businesswoman was brutally killed by unknown assailants on Wednesday night. The victim, who operated a shop at Ma...Published: 17 hrs ago | 281 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa arrives in Bulawayo ahead of 65th ZITF opening
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has arrived at Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport this afternoon ahead of the highly anticipated official opening of the 65th edition of the Zimbabwe International...Published: 17 hrs ago | 105 | by Staff reporter
Woman in court for allegedly facilitating rape of teenage girl
A Kuwadzana woman, Lucious Sikadza, appeared in court today facing charges of rape after allegedly facilitating the sexual abuse of a 15-year-old girl. Sikadza stood before Harare Regional Magistrate ...Published: 17 hrs ago | 181 | by Staff reporter
White and black farmers still bear the scars of Zimbabwe's land grabs
Guy Watson-Smith felt hurt and betrayed when his 5,000-hectare (12,355-acre) farm in Beatrice, in Zimbabwe's Mashonaland East province, was violently invaded by three armed men in the early 2000s....Published: 24 Apr 2025 at 07:49hrs | 740 | by Farai Matiashe, Al Jazeera
Zimbabwe govt acts on Cloverdale land dispute
The government has put an end to the protracted land ownership dispute over the Cloverdale area in Goromonzi, Mashonaland East province, by confirming that the 250-hectare piece of land belongs to Glo...Published: 24 Apr 2025 at 07:29hrs | 216 | by Staff reporter
Court orders company to refund US$552,281 to Fidelity Gold Refinery
The High Court has ordered Curechem Overseas to refund US$552,281 to Fidelity Gold Refinery following a dispute over an agreement to supply small-scale miners with gold chemicals. The ruling comes aft...Published: 24 Apr 2025 at 07:29hrs | 276 | by Staff reporter
Ministers woo investment to Matebeleland
Provincial Affairs and Devolution Ministers from Bulawayo, Matebeleland North, and Matebeleland South have urged investors to explore the untapped opportunities in the region, stressing the potential ...Published: 24 Apr 2025 at 07:27hrs | 197 | by Staff reporter
2 arrested for possession of US$1 500 in counterfeit notes in Zimbabwe
Two Bulawayo men, Pardon Chinhengo (29) from Barharm Green suburb and Clifford Sidingani Ndlovu (49) from Nketa 7 suburb, appeared in court on Wednesday after being found in possession of US$1,500 in ...Published: 24 Apr 2025 at 07:21hrs | 200 | by Staff reporter
Colonial master pledges stronger trade and investment ties with its colony
The United Kingdom has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening relations with Zimbabwe, placing a particular focus on boosting trade and investment between the two countries. This was revealed by B...Published: 24 Apr 2025 at 07:16hrs | 66 | by Staff reporter
Businessman arrested for inciting violence
Nightclub owner Blessing "Boss JB" Charakupa was arrested on Tuesday in connection with a violent incident stemming from a long-running land dispute in Houghton Park, Harare.Charakupa, 35, who...Published: 24 Apr 2025 at 07:14hrs | 306 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe rural industrialisation is underway
It is important that I begin by highlighting the changing face of rural industrialisation in Zimbabwe.My kick-off point is the advent of the Land Reform Programme as of Year 2000.With ...Published: 23 Apr 2025 at 22:44hrs | 511 | by Chris Mutsvangwa
Harare businessman in court over US$46,080 theft
A Harare businessman, William Mikaye (46), appeared before magistrate Sheunesu Matova yesterday, facing serious allegations of theft of trust property involving groceries valued at US$46,080.M...Published: 23 Apr 2025 at 08:36hrs | 461 | by Staff reporter
Supreme Court awards UZ bursar US$320,000
A former bursar of the University of Zimbabwe (UZ), Vengai Mugabe, has been awarded US$323,046 in damages after a lengthy legal battle over his dismissal in 2018. Mugabe was fired after he refused to ...Published: 23 Apr 2025 at 08:34hrs | 866 | by Staff reporter
22-year-old scams job-seekers
A 22-year-old Bulawayo man, Melusi Sibanda, has appeared in court facing four counts of fraud after allegedly posing as an employment agent and deceiving four individuals with promises of jobs at hote...Published: 23 Apr 2025 at 08:32hrs | 203 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo doctor acquitted in US$38,500 maintenance case
A prominent Bulawayo medical practitioner, Dr Nkonzo Ndebele, has been acquitted of charges related to the non-payment of US$38,500 in child maintenance. The 59-year-old doctor, from Bellevue suburb, ...Published: 23 Apr 2025 at 08:32hrs | 341 | by Staff reporter
Mai Dhuterere case collapses
Harare magistrate Mr Tapiwa Banda has removed Dorcas Vambe, widely known as Mai Dhuterere and the wife of gospel musician Mambo Dhuterere, from remand on allegations of defrauding a local politician o...Published: 23 Apr 2025 at 08:31hrs | 446 | by Staff reporter
Blessed Mhlanga to spend more days in remand
The case against Alpha Media Holdings (AMH) journalist Blessed Mhlanga, who is facing charges related to transmitting messages allegedly intended to incite public violence, has been postponed to April...Published: 23 Apr 2025 at 08:30hrs | 184 | by Staff reporter
High Court strikes procurement law challenge off the roll
A legal challenge mounted by Harare lawyer Mr Naison Machingauta against a controversial provision in Zimbabwe's public procurement law has been struck off the High Court roll, with the court citing c...Published: 23 Apr 2025 at 08:26hrs | 83 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe moves to modernise prisons
The Government of Zimbabwe is stepping up efforts to modernise the country's prison system through the construction of smart prisons and the adoption of technology-driven reforms, a senior government ...Published: 23 Apr 2025 at 08:25hrs | 126 | by Staff reporter
8 Zimbabwe schools participate at SA sports festival
As the world marked the Easter holiday in honour of Jesus' sacrifice and resurrection, symbolising hope, life, and triumph over adversity, St Dunstan's College in Rynfield, Benoni brought that spirit ...Published: 22 Apr 2025 at 09:37hrs | 762 | by Staff reporter
CIO ordered to pay employee US$132,000
A High Court judge has ordered the director-general of the Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) to pay an employee, Tryness Kabiti, US$132,152 after her salary was unjustly reduced, marking a signi...Published: 22 Apr 2025 at 08:17hrs | 2300 | by Staff reporter
Notorious armed robbers denied bail
Three suspects linked to a spate of armed robberies targeting businesses and service stations across the country were denied bail when they appeared before the Harare Magistrates' Court last Friday....Published: 22 Apr 2025 at 08:16hrs | 703 | by Staff reporter
Man in dock for killing friend
A 43-year-old man from Kuwadzana was remanded in custody facing allegations of murder after he allegedly killed his friend during a heated dispute while drinking beer together.Terrence Rupiya ...Published: 22 Apr 2025 at 08:10hrs | 308 | by Staff reporter
Harare commodity broker faces theft allegations over US$35,000
A commodity broker, Petronella Nyazuwa, was arraigned before Harare Magistrate Ruth Moyo on charges of theft of trust property valued at US$35,000. The charges stem from Nyazuwa's failure to deliver g...Published: 22 Apr 2025 at 08:08hrs | 758 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo police urge public to value human life
Police in Bulawayo have issued a heartfelt plea to the public to respect and value human life, following a rise in violent incidents that have led to the tragic loss of two lives. Authorities are urgi...Published: 22 Apr 2025 at 08:07hrs | 229 | by Staff reporter
Cholera outbreak confirmed in Gwanda: 1 dead, 3 cases recorded
Health authorities have confirmed a cholera outbreak in Gwanda District, Matabeleland South, where one person has died and three cases have been recorded to date. Efforts are underway to contain the o...Published: 22 Apr 2025 at 07:35hrs | 121 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt sunk US$10m into chaotic Independence day fete
The Zimbabwean government could have sunk up to US$10 million into the Independence Day celebrations held on Friday, which were marred by a series of embarrassing infrastructure failures and poor work...Published: 21 Apr 2025 at 09:08hrs | 1003 | by Staff reporter
MPs demand answers on Mnangagwa cash schemes
Lawmakers have called for a ministerial statement from Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube regarding the funding sources and the criteria used for selecting beneficiaries of various presidential support sch...Published: 21 Apr 2025 at 09:07hrs | 2032 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe power utility warns over 'bush' electricians
The Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) has issued a stern warning to the public about the dangers of hiring unqualified electricians to carry out electrical work, follo...Published: 21 Apr 2025 at 09:06hrs | 816 | by Staff reporter
Siblings clash over father's tombstone
A Harare woman has filed for a protection order against her brother, accusing him of threatening to kill her over a disagreement on how to erect a tombstone for their late father.Esther Chirum...Published: 21 Apr 2025 at 09:06hrs | 534 | by Staff reporter
5 years jail for possessing diamonds
Cephas Mukombwe, a 45-year-old man from Gwalia Farm in Beatrice, has been sentenced to five years in prison for the unlawful possession of diamonds. The ruling was delivered by Harare Magistrate Mr. I...Published: 21 Apr 2025 at 09:04hrs | 290 | by Staff reporter
Tragic end to beer dispute
A 41-year-old man from Kuwadzana, Harare, Terence Rupiya, appeared in court on Saturday charged with murder after allegedly fatally stabbing his colleague, Moran Kumire, during a dispute over beer at ...Published: 21 Apr 2025 at 09:04hrs | 163 | by Staff reporter
Man in court for killing ex-wife
A 31-year-old man from Mabvuku, Prince Ndambi, appeared in court on Saturday, facing charges of murdering his former wife, Constance Tsitsi Chirwa, in a tragic dispute over child custody.Accor...Published: 21 Apr 2025 at 09:04hrs | 174 | by Staff reporter
ZITF roars to life
The Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) 2025 has officially opened today in Bulawayo, transforming the city into a bustling hub of activity as final preparations for the prestigious event were co...Published: 21 Apr 2025 at 08:59hrs | 180 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo reimagines its future as 65th ZITF opens
As the 65th edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) kicks off in Bulawayo today, the host city is seizing the moment to present itself not merely as an event venue, but as a bold and a...Published: 21 Apr 2025 at 08:56hrs | 293 | by Staff reporter
George Guvamatanga gave company 'illegal' bank guarantee on $20 million loan
Treasury secretary George Guvamatanga has been accused of providing an "illegal and unconstitutional" bank guarantee for a US$20 million loan to a seed company linked to command agriculture corruption...Published: 17 Apr 2025 at 20:32hrs | 6569 | by Staff reporter
Rwodzi steers sports tourism, officiates SDA church cook-out
Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry (MOTHI), Barbara Rwodzi has this Wednesday in Harare reaffirmed the government's commitment towards utilising sports as a catalyst for tourism growth, with...Published: 17 Apr 2025 at 19:38hrs | 1118 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
Zimbabwe govt urged to address Bulawayo de-industrialisation
Former Speaker of Parliament, Lovemore Moyo, has urged the Zimbabwean government to urgently address the ongoing de-industrialisation of Bulawayo, warning that the city's transformation from an indust...Published: 17 Apr 2025 at 09:01hrs | 360 | by Staff reporter
South African hospital faces legal action for refusing liver transplant to Zimbabwean teen
Bureaucratic red tape is standing between 15-year-old Vanessa Mafu and the liver transplant that could save her life.Diagnosed with autoimmune hepatitis that has progressed to liver cirrhosis,...Published: 17 Apr 2025 at 08:02hrs | 614 | by Staff reporter
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